Magherafelt man accused of damaging TV and chair

Ciaran Cartin, aged 27, of Ashgrove Park, faces two charges of criminal damage.

Prosecuting counsel told Magherafelt Magistrates Court that the complainant, the defendant's mother, was “no longer interested in proceedings”.

A defence lawyer pointed out that the defendant had paid his mother for the damage.

Prosecuting counsel said Cartin had a relevant record.

District Judge Conor Heaney said he would like to have the benefit of a pre-sentence report before sentencing.

He adjourned the case to May 20 for a report to be compiled.

The judge told Cartin that if he did not hear from Probation within a week, he should get in contact with them.

“I expect to have a report and if there is no report I will deal with you without one and that may not be in your best interests,” he added.